How far is Woodbury Heights, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbury Heights, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.18 mi
01h 51m
Flight
91.94 mi
147.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.18 mi
Kilometers
166.05 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury Heights
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millstone
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Woodbury Heights
51.6 mi
00h 55m
To Paterson
51.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury Heights and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury Heights and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    55 m · 10 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1603 ft · 39 sec · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road

    3185 ft · 54 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Evergreen Avenue

    84 m · 5 sec · South Evergreen Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Evergreen Avenue

    135 m · 7 sec · South Evergreen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Barber Avenue

    3133 ft · 2 min · South Barber Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury Heights and Paterson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 54%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 25%
I 295 North
12 mi · 12%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
1.09 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millstone
00h 55m from Woodbury Heights
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Woodbury Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury Heights to Paterson?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Woodbury Heights and 51.6 miles from Paterson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Woodbury Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Millstone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Millstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millstone.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

8 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury Heights and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 91.94 mi (147.96 km).

Woodbury Heights

#1 Woodbury Heights

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population2,970
Coordinates39.8170600, -75.1551800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-75.154806, 39.817074)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.95 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.77 $43.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury Heights and Paterson. The current time is 01:04:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.